Tom Doerr
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Thomas L. Doerr (1947 – August 2, 1987) was an American gay activist. In 1970, he introduced the lambda symbol into the gay rights movement when the image was used to represent the political work of the Gay Activists Alliance.[1][2] The lambda became "a sign for gay liberation in general".[3]
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Tom Doerr | |
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Born | Thomas L. Doerr 1947 |
Died | August 2, 1987 (aged 39–40) |
Known for | Introducing the lambda symbol into the gay movement |
Partner | Marty Robinson |
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